Which of the Following Statements About Chiefs Is Most Correct

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about chiefs is most correct?

• A)Chiefs only exist in band-level societies.
• B)Chiefs' roles are mainly symbolic and have little economic or political importance.
• C)Much of a chief's power is based on his ability to redistribute goods and services.
• D)Chiefs are most important during times of war and have little to do in times of peace.
• E)Chiefs did not exist anywhere before contact with the West;they were created by Europeans to make political dominance easier.

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